exotic
/ɪɡˈzɒtɪk/adjective
Coming from a distant foreign place and therefore seeming unusual and exciting.
Example sentences
- “The market sells exotic fruits I've never seen before.”
- “She keeps an exotic bird from South America as a pet.”
Use with care when describing people or cultures; many readers find it condescending in that context. Safest with plants, foods, and travel destinations.